Viking drinking horn Aegisjalmur, dark, 500-650 ml

Product description

The drinking horn with stand is beautifully decorated with an Aegisjalmur motif. Aegisjalmur, or Helmet of Awe, is a powerful symbol of Norse mythology and can be seen in manuscripts from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century. The name is derived from the god Aegir, god of the seas of Jotunheim, the land of the ice giants. In the Edda, the dragon Fafnir says that he is invincible because he wears this symbol. Many Vikings wore this symbol during battle, hoping that it would strengthen them and make them victorious like Fafnir.

This beautiful drinking horn is crafted from natural horn that has been selected for its dark colour. The horn holds 0.5 litres of your favourite drink. The exterior is polished to give a smooth, luxurious surface. The inside of the horn has been treated to render it suitable for drinking, and a wax layer has been applied for extra durability. The drinking horn is well-suited to festivals, reenactment, LARP, or simply an evening on the couch. It is delivered including a hand-forged metal stand.